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Dal Tadka
79
Health
Score
Mains · Indian

Dal Tadka

Grade A⏱ 35 min🍽 4 servingsEasy

Comforting yellow lentils with a sizzling spice tempering.

Low-CarbHigh-ProteinAnti-InflammatoryHigh-FiberVegan
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Method

  1. 1Simmer lentils with turmeric until soft.
  2. 2Fry cumin and garlic in ghee or oil.
  3. 3Pour the tempering over the dal.

Nutrition

Per 1 serving (~289 g)

180
Calories
12.5g
Protein
30.8g
Carbs
0.9g
Fat
7.9g
Fiber

Why Dal Tadka scores 79

Nutrient density30 / 35
Protein quality11 / 15
Fiber content9 / 10
Healthy fats5 / 10
Bioactive compounds7 / 15
Glycemic impact10 / 10
Top nutrients

% Daily Value per serving

Folate 20%Manganese 13%Copper 13%Thiamin 8.2%Iron 7.5%

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